For the last 10 years, I’ve walked the same trail in the hills behind my place in Bulgaria. I know every step, every slope, every bend in the path. And every time I reached the top—without thinking—I’d turn right.
Yesterday, I turned left.
**New Direction, New Discovery**
It wasn’t a grand plan. I didn’t set out to do anything adventurous or life‑changing. I just made a different choice. And what I found? It wasn’t just surprising—it felt like a gift.
🐝 *Down a path I had never explored before were four beautiful beehives—brimming with life, purpose and productivity.* 🐝
They were quietly tucked away, at peace in their little ecosystem, and they were being cared for with clear intention.
Now if you’ve been following me, you’ll know that beekeeping has become a new (and often infuriating!) hobby of mine—part nature, part science, part patience test. These tiny beings, classed as livestock, contribute enormously to the ecosystem and remind me how small, consistent effort creates global ripple effects.
**Take the Risk – The Unexpected is Often Perfect**
*“Sometimes the path you never take leads straight to the thing you didn’t know you needed.”*
That moment, standing behind the hive (always come at risk from behind—life lessons there too), made me reflect on how often we stick to what’s familiar—not because it’s best, but because it’s *known*.
And that got me thinking about business, about growth, and about the incredible humans who join our **coaching franchise**.
So many people join us not because everything in their life is broken—but because they realise they’ve been turning right, over and over again, hoping the view might change.
It won’t.
The real change comes when you take the uncomfortable turn. When you stop saying “maybe one day” and decide “today.”
**Risk is Where the Magic Lives**
The honey bees I found are just a metaphor—but a powerful one. They don’t overthink. They get to work. They produce, they pollinate, they create impact far beyond what their tiny bodies suggest.
This is exactly what stepping into a **coaching franchise** is like. You might start small—just a walk off the usual path—but what you’ll discover is that you’re contributing something essential. Something scalable. Something sweet.
You’ll find your own rhythm. You’ll connect with others doing the same. You’ll stop waiting for someone else to make the change—and *you’ll become the one who does.*
I’ve walked the same route for years, thinking I’d seen it all. I hadn’t.
What I found when I finally turned left was not just a delight.
It was a message.
**The Coaching Journey Isn’t Straight – And That’s a Good Thing**
It’s easy to convince ourselves that predictability equals safety. But in growth—in coaching, in business, in life—it’s the turns, the unknowns, and the small moments of bravery that reveal the gold.
So what’s your “left turn”? What are you ignoring because the right turn feels easier? What magic are you missing?
If you’re circling the idea of a **coaching franchise**, consider this your sign. Not because the right path is wrong, but because the *other* path might be better than you imagined.
All it takes is one choice—one shift in direction—and suddenly, you’re surrounded by potential you never knew was waiting for you.
by Gemma Bailey (with the help of Ai)
